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When you first begin the journey into therapy, whether it’s for a child

As a parent, you spend a lot of time waiting. You wait for

Mealtime is meant to be a time for connection, comfort, and nourishment. And

If you’ve ever watched your child cover their ears at the sound of

If you’ve recently started noticing that your little one isn’t hitting certain communication

For families navigating the world of Down syndrome in Monmouth County, the journey

Are you an Occupational Therapist who believes that therapy should be as vibrant

For many parents, the journey of communication starts with a simple "mama" or

For many families in Monmouth County, the transition into adulthood can feel like

If you’re a caregiver for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental

If you are navigating the world of adult services in New Jersey, you’ve

If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a grocery store aisle or

If you’re a parent in Monmouth County, NJ, navigating the world of pediatric

If the sun is setting over the Jersey Shore and your stomach is

If the sun is setting over the Jersey Shore and your stomach is

If you are navigating the world of adult services in New Jersey, you’ve

If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a grocery store aisle or

If you’re a parent in Monmouth County, NJ, navigating the world of pediatric

For many families in Monmouth County, the transition from high school to adulthood

When you begin searching for speech or occupational therapy for a loved one,

Looking for feeding therapy in NJ? Learn how The Therapy Garden uses

Early Intervention Waitlists in New Jersey Many families are surprised to learn how

Discover how The Therapy Garden’s community integration programs, including our coffee shop meetups

Why Feeding Therapy Matters Feeding difficulties are about more than just “picky eating.”

Art classes are going strong! Our art classes at YC Academy continue to

Art Based Group Sessions. We are so excited to bring back our art

Make mistakes. Make a mess. Make art. By: Luisa Rinaudo We are lucky

A parent plays a pivotal role in their children’s language development. One critical

Socialization plays a vital role in everyone’s life, and for adults with intellectual

For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning does not stop at 21.

Articulation disorders can impact a child’s ability to be understood by others, affecting

When you’re raising a child with different needs, you quickly learn how loud

So your toddler isn’t using words yet—and you’re starting to feel that itch

We teach toddlers to say “blue” and “doggie” and “more” with delight—but what

There’s a persistent myth floating around that AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is

We need to talk. As professionals, we hold a lot of power. But

Alena Kumta OTR/L

Alena Kumta MS, OTR/L is joyfully invested in supporting individuals & families in transforming —development, meaningful participation, confidence and connection —through play, child/individual-led interests, connection/shared joy, and seeing/embracing/supporting individual strengths & differences.

Alena has held a wide range of roles as an OT including mental health, early childhood intensive mental health, school-based, nature-based, early intervention, home health, inpatient, and outpatient/clinic based care. Alena has her masters in Occupational Therapy from Stockton University and a BFA in Fine Arts from School of Visual Arts NYC. 

Alena has advanced training in; DIR Floortime (proficient provider), emotional regulation, trauma informed care & ACEs, social emotional learning, sensory integration, feeding therapy, pediatric pelvic health, nature based therapy, and continues to learn and grow her skills. 

When she’s not enjoying her work as an OT- Alena  is spending time with her dog-Violet, being in nature, playing in the garden, foraging, making art, getting movement, helping at Ceto Coffee Roasters, and learning new things!

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